Caper.
An allegro step in which
the extended legs are beaten
in the air. Cabrioles are
divided into two categories:
petite, which are executed
at 45 degrees, and grande,
which are executed at 90 degrees.
The working legis
thrust into the air, the underneath
leg follows and beats against
the first leg, sending it
higher. The landing is then
made on the underneath leg.
Cabriole may be done devant,
derrière
and à
la secondein any given
position of the body such
as croisé,
effacé, écarté,
etc.